QA Specialist (Manufacturing)
Are you someone who takes initiative, enjoys learning new things, and works well as part of a team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where quality and collaboration matter? The Krusteaz Company, a trusted name in the food industry, is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist for 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) at our Effingham facility. If you're dependable, adaptable, and ready to grow with us—we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Effingham team! The ideal candidate will possess the understanding of plant operations and the critical processing points for product safety, consistency and efficiency. The strongest candidates will have strong technical skills in food/bakery science including knowledge of ingredient interaction and application.
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
- Proficient technical resource for product quality and food safety, coordinator of new products, changes, plant trials and materials.
- Provides QA training support to the manufacturing team and other internal and external customers.
- Successfully performs routine product testing activities and other duties of the QA lab.
- Ensures plant compliance with GMP's, HACCP, third party audits and other state/federal regulations.
- Develops, implements and monitors standard operating procedures for quality systems.
Technical Duties:
- Effectively provides direct and indirect leadership to people, projects and activities.
- Solid background in development and improvement of fundamental manufacturing and quality-related systems.
- Understands the use of computer software, including MS Office, inventory management, and other proprietary and database software to manage data for decision making.
- Strong math, reading, sensory, technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Position Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals for qualified disabilities to perform.
Education & Experience:
- Associates degree or minimum 2 years of college level coursework; preferably in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality assurance and/or 2 years leadership experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance desired.
- Experience with food safety and audit requirements such as BRC preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 5%
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position requires working in both manufacturing and office environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period are also included. You may also be on your feet for several hours a day and may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist, reach and squat while wearing PPE.
The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
Get to know us:
- A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
- A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
- An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
- A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.
Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Salary and Hours Information:
- An employee in this position can expect a salary range between $57,693 and $92,311. We typically pay out between $61,000 and $73,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
- 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:00PM-10:30PM
We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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